Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 226

Episode 226. Ominous Will (3)

Also, my interactions with Angelica.

This is what I did when I returned to the system after regaining my mana condition.

That's right, instead of using the information to figure out something, he went back to the mansion and washed up.

“Phew.”

After washing away the dirt from what happened underground, my stress level seems to have eased a little.

I just feel fortunate that I was even able to keep the coat I liked.

'It's strange that the remains of the demon are in the empire.'

Why was there an 'imperial' emblem engraved on it? The question continued to linger in my head.

Well, if you think about it a little, it was obvious.

'The vicinity of the system. Only the royal family can bring Barbatos' remains to that vicinity without anyone knowing.'

But, the question is why did noblemen like the 'royal family' do such a dangerous thing as bringing in the remains of the 'god'?

'Even the demon's horn was gone.'

Probably definitely.

The royal family that brought the 'Remains of the Demon God' would have taken the horn.

'One person?'

I thought about it once. Who could have brought that remains?

Just one person.

Or maybe two.

Maybe the entire royal family was involved.

Or, it could be something the Emperor ordered.

'emperor…….'

Come to think of it, the most likely candidate is Emperor Adratan.

An old and sick person in power.

It was only natural for him to dream of ‘eternal life’.

Of course, the 'Demon's Horn'. Even the 'Mashin's Horn' does not bring 'eternal life'. However, there is a 'witch' by Emperor Adratan's side.

Abigail, the Spring Witch.

It is highly likely that she moved the 'Emperor' by whispering sweet words to him.

'It's all just a possibility.'

Click!

After locking the water, I dried my body with a towel, got dressed quickly, and left the room.

After that, I went to the living room and watered the plants and hummed a song.

I thought while humming.

'It's a mental illness.'

There are important issues to be addressed right now, and you're thinking about watering the bonsai.

Even though I thought this was part of my mental illness, I couldn't stop watering the bonsai.

***

Lazrot was taken aback by the sudden call, but he headed to Yurian's office, thinking that the call had finally come.

Entering the building of 'Closed Eyes' always brings a sense of fear, but also curiosity about new things.

'Now that the Dawn Society has fallen apart, we need someone to take up the reins.'

Lazrot has no doubt that it is Yurian.

When he knocked on the door of Yurian's office and went in, he was a little embarrassed because what he heard was not related to the 'Yeongmyeonghoe'.

“Do you know how many bishops… no, how many bishops there are in the current House of Lords?”

Yurian's topic of conversation was not the 'Dawn Society', but the 'Aristocratic Council'.

A group that has the next highest level of power within the system, if not the 'royal family'.

Although the power comes from a 'group' rather than an 'individual' like the royal family, everyone in the system knows it.

If the power of the 'Aristocratic Council' grows stronger and everyone joins forces, the 'Royal Family' will not be able to ask for loyalty to the blood they have.

'But why?'

Still, he didn't understand. Lazrot couldn't easily guess what the 'Noble Council' had to do with Yurian now.

'ah.'

There was just one thing I had a guess about.

It was a simple matter of figuring out who was the current Speaker of the House of Lords.

'Right cry part.'

The former head of the Craiphat family, the Four Great Clans. With his high-handed attitude, it would not be an exaggeration to say that he used the power of the Craiphat family to take over the parliament.

In fact, there were not many who opposed the power of the 'Clan Cript', and there was no need for them to do so.

“I heard that it’s about that amount.”

“So how many noble executives are there who have voting rights for the chairman?”

At Yurian's question, Lazrot began to sense why he had asked such a question.

Ornn, the chairman of the noble council, does not like the subversive element of the family called 'Yurian'.

If such a person holds the power to socially expel 'Yurien' at any time, it would only be difficult for Yuurien as well.

“As far as I know, there are quite a few people, including Lord Colparan…….”

“Yeah, there are a lot, but I wouldn’t say it’s enough to oust the chairman.”

When he heard a voice behind the entrance he had entered, Lazrot turned his head in surprise.

There, Colparan Damias and Al Hassar, the 'Monsignor' and Colparan's escort, were entering.

“Kolparan Sir.”

Looking at such a Colparan, Lazrot glared at him with narrowed eyes.

Colparan had helped Yurian, but his actions had been suspicious from the beginning. He was the most dangerous among the 'Bishops', Lazrot thought.

Al Hassar, who was escorting Lazrot's actions, looked extremely displeased, but Colparan waved his hand and made a gesture to tell him to put away his murderous intent.

“Kkeulkeul, no matter how much you say you’re on guard, I understand that you have to be sharp, but don’t look at me with such sharp eyes, Lazrot.”

Colparan ran a hand through his beard, grumbling.

“Yurien called me here. I also find it scary to enter the building of ‘Closed Eyes’ without permission.”

“Your Majesty Yurian……?”

When Lazrot glanced at Yurian, he nodded with a smile as usual.

“I have a favor to ask of you, Lord Colparan, a member of the noble council.”

“If it is the order of our noble Lord Yurian, I will do it.”

Lazrot looked at Colparan with curious eyes. The tone was clearly sarcastic, but Colparan didn't feel that way.

I realized that I hadn't aged in vain, and at the same time, that the nickname "wicked old raccoon" wasn't given to me for nothing.

“With the power of the Bishops and Lord Colparan in the Council, would it be possible to change the Speaker?”

Originally, the 'Aristocratic Assembly' was said to elect a 'Chairman' through voting. That means that it is also possible to bring down the Chairman through 'voting'.

“Hmm…….”

Colparan groaned briefly at Yurian's question.

“It’s not impossible. Bishops… no, now it’s all Bishops. If they and the nobles I know join forces, it’ll be quite a feat.”

“Then, please.”

A strong determination not to leave behind even a single threat could be felt in Yurian's voice.

If we drag Ornn, who was thinking of sending Yurian to the North, out of the 'Council', saying that he was a cancer in the family, then there will be nothing to stop him within the family.

'but.'

Will Colparan follow Yurian's words exactly?

At that moment when such a question arose, Colparan burst into laughter as Lazrot had expected.

“It’s not impossible, but it requires a certain amount of effort.”

“Thank you for your hard work…….”

As expected.

Lazrot had expected Colparan to 'demand' something.

He's a raccoon. He may be a bit reserved when it comes to showing it on the surface, but he'll stop at nothing to get what he needs.

That's why, when he stood up for the position of 'Patriarch', he waited for a huge symbol like 'Yurien' to appear.

“I need my own reward, too.”

“Please tell me.”

“It’s nice and cool, kkkkkk!”

Yurian answered immediately, as if he had predicted Colparan's actions.

“I would like to be the chairman of the next noble council, and the arch bishop of the newly founded ‘New Dawn Society’.”

His achievements and position so far.

When you think about it, it's not strange that Colparan holds the positions of 'Arch Bishop' and 'Chairman'.

However, Lazrot could immediately understand what he meant.

'I'm thinking of using you as a stepping stone, you raccoon-like bastard.'

Lazrot has no doubt that the position of Arch Bishop will naturally be second only to the Patriarch in power.

Of course, if you are simply an 'Arch Bishop', you cannot aim for the status of 'Patriarch'.

'If I were to take on the position of Chairman of the House of Lords.'

If that happens, Colparan will have the status to threaten the 'Patriarch' at any time.

'Is this how it came out?'

Colparan is a sure ally who helped Yurian cut off the head of the 'Patriarch'. If he were to be struck down without warning, the other bishops would not look kindly on him, calling him a bastard.

'I guess it's something that Lord Yurian can refuse.'

It would be nice to somehow bring down the 'right-wing chairman', but it is not the priority right now.

So, here, we have no choice but to reject Colparan's offer and find a way to subdue him, or find another way──.

“Yes, that’s right.”

what?

Lazrot looked at Yurian, puzzled by his answer.

It was the same with Colparan. Sweeping his beard, he looked through the glass.

“Are you sure it’s okay?”

“Yes, Lord Colparan is a worthy person.”

Although he didn't show any emotion through his half-open eyes, Colparan was constantly wary of his attitude.

“Thanks to the cooperation of Lord Colparan, the bishops did not rise up and we were able to unify easily. There is also Miss Eleanor, but that is… I can explain it, right?”

"hmm."

Colparan lets out a short sigh. He probably didn't know he would accept it so easily.

'What are you thinking?'

Lazrot thought.

Is it Sir Yurian's judgment that leading the person called 'Orn Cryphat' to destruction is more important than anything else right now?

“It came out surprisingly cleanly.”

At Yurian's subsequent words, Colparan let his guard down and answered with a pleasant smile on his lips.

Old raccoon.

That thought never left Lazrot's mind.

“Your Majesty, I believe that power should go to the rightful targets.”

“I think that’s true too.”

“Reward those who accomplish great things, and punish those who cause harm.”

He'll nod again and stroke his beard as if he's glad.

Lazrot thought so and examined Colparan's complexion.

Contrary to expectations, cold sweat was dripping down Colparan's face.

'uh?'

Lazrot was quite taken aback by the sudden change in attitude. Just as his turquoise eyes were shaking, Yurian continued to open his mouth.

“I heard that on the day the Patriarch died, he brought his private soldiers with him.”

"……hmm."

“It is dangerous, Lord Colparan. If the other bishops saw such behavior, wouldn’t they be alarmed?”

It was the first time I heard of Lazrot.

“I guess you heard it from Eleanor. Hehe.”

Yurian laughed awkwardly at Colparan's awkward laughter.

'You brought private soldiers with you… … ?'

Lazrot thought.

Thinking back on what happened that day, I would prioritize protecting myself in the midst of chaos.

There isn't much to do 'with the private soldiers'.

'I can't help but think that I had impure thoughts… '

Even if that wasn't your intention, if it appears that way to other people, then it's a problem.

A 'problem' only becomes a problem when it floats to the surface.

“I just wanted to say that. From now on, I think it would be best for you to think about your position and refrain from such things.”

Things are starting to make sense.

Yurian did not accept Colparan's request.

'I'll close my eyes this time, but there will be no next time.'

He was being held down, telling him not to crawl any further.

If Colparan had not had the ability, he would not have given such a warning.

I am simply saying that he would have become dust like the countless nobles who appeared and disappeared in the system.

“……Just kidding, Sir Yurian.”

Colparan licked his lips once and then lost his momentum.

“Let’s start asking around about the noble council. As I said before, it won’t be difficult to bring down the right-hand chairman, since there are bishops.”

“Thank you, Lord Colparan. When this is over, both the Chairmanship and the Arch Bishop will be yours.”

“Kk kk, how poisonous!”

In the end, it tucked its tail between its legs.

“Didn’t I say it was a joke? I’m only listening to you because I owe you something.”

Saying so, Colparan returned with Alhasar, who was his escort.

'You knew this would happen, so you called Colparan here.'

Lazrot couldn't help but admire Yurian's response.

The reason he summoned himself here with Colparan was probably to create a 'witness' by having him see this sight with his own eyes.

Colparan has definitely succumbed to himself.

To make this fact widely known and to solidify his position in the 'New Dawn Society' in the future.

'Where.'

Contrary to Lazrot's thoughts, Yurian watched Colparan moving away and called out to him in his heart.

'Arch Bishop, you want the presidency!'

In a voice like a scream, his inner thoughts were changing.

'I want to be the Patriarch too!!'